cedarhurst- no, I resent going to a restaurant and they put “T.I.P. 16%” or whatever the number is. (I don’t go often and I can’t afford to. But once in a really blue moon it can be done).
They should not automatically add that on top of the price of the meal. either incorporate it into the price of the food (not as an extra right before calculating tax or whatever) or leave it up to my judgment! If the waiter was rude, inconsiderate ect he/she should not receive the same amt of T.I.P. We don’t ask for things every five minutes, but if someone needs ketchup, before dessert it would be appreciated! Good service gets a better tip.